In Sanskrit, (IAST: Saṃhitā ) literally means "put together," "joined," or "union". It refers to any methodically arranged collection of texts or verses, but most famously represents the most ancient layer of the Vedas , consisting of mantras, hymns, and prayers. The Four Vedic Samhitas

: Focuses on everyday life, including prayers for protection, health, and descriptions of medicinal herbs. Foundational Ayurvedic Samhitas

: The oldest and largest, containing 1,028 hymns (suktas) dedicated to deities like Agni and Indra.

: The pioneering work on surgery, describing over 300 procedures, including rhinoplasty (nose reconstruction) and cataract surgery.

Beyond the Vedas, the term "Samhita" is used for the core texts of Ayurveda , known as the (The Great Triad):

Samhita

: Focuses on everyday life, including prayers for protection, health, and descriptions of medicinal herbs. Foundational Ayurvedic Samhitas samhita

: The oldest and largest, containing 1,028 hymns (suktas) dedicated to deities like Agni and Indra. In Sanskrit, (IAST: Saṃhitā ) literally means "put

: The pioneering work on surgery, describing over 300 procedures, including rhinoplasty (nose reconstruction) and cataract surgery. consisting of mantras

Beyond the Vedas, the term "Samhita" is used for the core texts of Ayurveda , known as the (The Great Triad):